Community Diary

Fri, Sep 24, 2021

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'Hurlers on the ditch' who abused players called out by councillors

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

At their monthly meeting this week the elected members of Mayo County Council paid tribute to the Mayo senior football team in their efforts to win the All Ireland Senior Football Championship, which ultimately came up short last Saturday - and they also hit out at criticism that had been levelled at the players on social media since the game.

Councillors hit out at letter sent to bereaved family

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Mayo County Council will issue an apology to a family who received a letter in relation to a burial plot fee two days after their 28-year-old son had been buried.

Mayopalooza - Music on The Mall

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

A feel-good outdoor day of music with three different shows as part the Mayo Live series - Mayopaloza is a free, family-friendly outdoor event happening on The Mall in Castlebar on Sunday, September 26.

Mayo poet to have plaque unveiled on Culture Night in Galway

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

The latest plaque on the Galway Poetry Trail will be unveiled on Friday, September 17 at 2:30pm, on the River Walk by Jury’s Inn.

New 'Moving West' series showcasing life in the West of Ireland to air on TG4

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Shot against the backdrop of the unique natural beauty and culture of the West of Ireland, over the course of six half-hour episodes, a new series entitled 'Moving West' on TG4 will follow the lives of six families who have moved or are in the process of moving to the west of Ireland.

The Beach Clean 2021 is kicking off this weekend in Mayo

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

After a break in 2020, 15 volunteer groups have signed up for Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean 2021 and are ready to tackle marine litter in Mayo.

Balla No Name Club book launch

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

For many years Balla No Name Club has been one of the leading clubs in the country.

Achill Island RNLI welcomes Ciaran Needham as new Lifeboat Operations Manager

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Achill Island RNLI is delighted to welcome Ciaran Needham, a native of Sáile, as the station’s new Lifeboat Operations Manager. Ciaran succeeds Tony McNamara, who recently retired from the role.

Council chief to meet again with GAA over proposed Lough Lannagh development

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

The chief executive of Mayo County Council, Kevin Kelly, will be meeting with Mayo GAA next week to discuss the proposed development of a centre of excellence by the GAA at Lough Lannagh in Castlebar.

Recipients of the Linenhall’s arts for young audiences residency 2021 revealed

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

The Linenhall Arts Centre is delighted to announce that Cora Venus Lunny and Lisa Dowdall are the recipients of this year’s Arts for Young Audiences Residency. The residency provides the artists with the opportunity to expand and develop their practice in a supportive environment and is one of a number of artists’ supports offered by the Linenhall.

Funding for fisheries conservation in Mayo

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Over €770,000 has been awarded to 17 projects to support fisheries conservation across Ireland, including projects on the rivers Erriff and Moy in Mayo.

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